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Leg tremors in Peking ducklings returns : (
They are no longer in a brooder. They are about 6 weeks old now and HUGE. BTW, I saw no leg tremors yesterday evening & this morning. It has not been unbearably hot/humid, but a bit cooler for this time of year. No eye/nose discharge. They have access to pools of water for cooling down, bathing... -
Leg tremors in Peking ducklings returns : (
Hello All: Well, I gave more BY and the leg tremors disappeared. Now, they are back. And the ducklings are panting or appear to be panting (bills open, breathing rapidly). I am at a loss. I have been giving the BY in a 2:1 ratio with their feed and I put in on their faves like watermelon... -
Leg tremors in jumbo Peking ducklings
Hello all : I have a wonderful update: the leg tremors are gone!! Even on the bigger one that had it the worst. I watched them in the yard all day yesterday and saw nary a tremor. I will continue with the 2:1 ratio of meal to BY and I thank you again for your help. -
Leg tremors in jumbo Peking ducklings
I am doing a 2:1 ratio now with the BY instead of "sprinkling" it on top of the feed as I had read. I'm looking for chicken grit in area stores today and will use play sand until I can find the grit. BTW, I have them out in the grass & I have seen them swallow dirt & small rocks in the mud... -
Leg tremors in jumbo Peking ducklings
Thank you, Miss Lydia. I have flaked brewer's yeast and will do a 2:1 ratio of feed to brewer's yeast & get the chicken grit or sand immediately. Thank you so much for your reply. Nisa -
Leg tremors in jumbo Peking ducklings
Hi Everyone: I had my 5 ducklings out in the grass today and noticed one of the larger guys had severe leg tremors while preening or leaning forward to drink. Otherwise, s/he is active, eating up a storm, hunting bugs, and playing with nest mates. I've been supplementing their feed with... -
Post your Duck names!
We have 5 baby pekins and are waiting to see what genders they turn out to be. Our choices: females Esmerelda (Esme) Tallulah Ping Marjorie Millicent Henrietta Males: Rufus Homer Kirby Wainwright Ambrose Roosevelt -
Hello I'm new here
Thank you all for the great tips. I am ordering a Holderread book now. Thanks again, Nisa -
Hello I'm new here
I'm Nisa and I have 5 two-week-old Jumbo Pekins. I bought them as pest control for my organic gardens and because I have always loved ducks. We have a an organic veggie garden that is 184 square feet. The fencing is 6 feet high and we have an electric fence around the base. I bought an igloo... -
Anybody have any ideas for chicken entertainment?
Hi there: I am not sure this would work for chickens without some modifications, but at the Bronx Zoo, they hide special treats/food in hollowed out pumpkins for the birdswho had to work for their reward. This is part of their enrichment program. The birds seemed focused on their "tasks". Maybe...- Nisa
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- Forum: Chicken Behaviors and Egglaying